Become part of Hopefield. Donate your time, skills and experience to support Hopefield in their work of improving the lives and well-being of others in our community.
Our volunteers support Hopefield across all areas of operation: administration; marketing; therapeutic, educational, social and creative group programs; individual client support; fund-raising; community hubs; and social enterprise initiatives.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or would like to find out about how we can match your skills to what we do at Hopefield, please contact us.
Hopefield Eligibility Criteria for Volunteering
To become a volunteer with Hopefield we ask you to:
- Be over 18 years old
- Be physically able to be able to undertake the role you apply for
- Be able to work independently or under the direction of a supervisor
- Provide us with a National Police clearance
- Provide us with a Working with Childrens check
- Keep all information confidential and do not speak to others about those you are supporting
- Feel comfortable working with a range of different people in our community. People who are vulnerable, homeless, could have a disability, mental health issues, addictions or have experienced trauma
- Apply on behalf of yourself
Current Vacancies
Hopefield is looking for new volunteers to join our team. As a volunteer, you will use your love for people and connecting with others towards Hopefield’s vision of building flourishing and resilient communities.
Women’s social connection group: Hopefield is seeking one female volunteer to join our team on Tuesdays from 9:30am-12pm.
Women’s walking group: Hopefield is seeking two female volunteers to join this new program on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 12pm. You must be able to participate in the walking activity.
Men’s social connection group: Hopefield is seeking two male volunteers to join our monthly Men’s Connect social group. You will need to be available on the first Tuesday of every month from 9am to 3pm.
Childminding: Black Box Parenting is a eight week course for women who have experienced trauma and/or abuse, many who have children in need of care. You will need to be available on Tuesday from 10am to 12pm between April 30th and June 25th.
Please contact us for the full position description and to express your interest. We will arrange to meet with you to see if we are a good match for you, and you for us. If you are successful, we will ask you to obtain a National Police Check and, depending on your role, a Working With Children Check. Hopefield will then provide you with the training and induction you need before you start.